Vacant job

The opportunity now opens up to step into a world where innovation and science meet to make a real difference. At Olink, you will become part of a forward-looking and expanding Life Science company that works every day to increase the understanding of human diseases. Here you will work with groundbreaking technology and products that are at the center of the development of tomorrow's precision medicine. We are looking for you who have experience in laboratory work and who want to grow, challenge yourself, and develop with Olink. This is your chance to contribute to better health for people around the world while taking the next step in your own career. We look forward to your application!

About the role

Olink - Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific has grown explosively in recent years and has made its mark globally in a short time. Their groundbreaking products are today used by leading research institutes and pharmaceutical companies to drive the next major breakthroughs in medicine. With headquarters and service labs in both Uppsala and Boston, Olink is a truly global player in Life Science. Here, technology is developed and used to provide new understanding of complex diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological diseases, research that can truly change people's lives.

As a Laboratory Engineer in the Analysservice Explore team, you will have a central and varied role where you become an important part of the daily analysis work. You will independently plan and perform analyses using qPCR and/or NGS, while also being responsible for the installation, maintenance, and servicing of laboratory equipment. The role also involves contributing to the department's quality work by creating and maintaining documentation and systems that ensure high standards and traceability. You will become part of a diverse team with colleagues of different ages and backgrounds, where knowledge and experience are shared generously. The atmosphere is characterized by warmth, helpfulness, and an open climate, where collaboration is a natural part of everyday life.

This is a consultancy assignment, meaning you will be employed by Academic Work and work as a consultant at Olink. The assignment will be full-time and is expected to last at least until the turn of the year. There are good prospects for extension, provided there is space for it and all parties are satisfied with the collaboration.

What we offer

• To become part of a secure and exciting organization where your initiatives and ideas are valued
• The opportunity to work in an innovative, international environment at a company that values diversity and inclusion
• Work at an organization that our current consultants describe as a fantastic workplace

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform analyses using qPCR and/or NGS according to established methods
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and servicing of laboratory equipment
• Create and maintain documentation related to analyses and quality work
• Contribute to the department's quality and improvement work through routines and system support
• Collaborate with the team and actively contribute to a secure, structured, and supportive work environment

We are looking for you who

• Have a completed university degree in molecular biology, biomedicine, or similar
• Have experience working in a laboratory where you have gained good knowledge of NGS and qPCR
• Have very good skills in pipetting small volumes (≤ 10 µL) and multichannel pipetting with high precision in ongoing analysis
• Are very comfortable with Swedish and English in both speech and writing, as this is required to perform the work

It is meritorious, but not a requirement, if you

• Have experience with instrument responsibility
• Have good knowledge of LIMS
• Are vaccinated against Hepatitis B

As a person, you are self-driven, quality-conscious, and unpretentious. You are structured in your approach to work and enjoy problem-solving. Furthermore, you should be comfortable with social interactions, and since you will be working in a team, it is important that you possess good collaboration skills.

Other information

• Start: September 1st
• Scope: Full-time, office hours
• Location: Uppsala

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the role are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is requested upon application. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one is not required. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the role and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.